As you explore and hunt down Kemono in the beautiful world of Azuma, the setting for Wild Hearts, nothing beats the thrill of defeating them in battle. However, remember that each enemy has its unique strengths and weaknesses, just like you. Therefore, choosing the right armor set is crucial to your success.

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With many armor sets to choose from, each with its advantages and disadvantages, it's essential to understand your opponent's vulnerabilities and strengths to make the right decision. Keep in mind defense status, elemental bonuses, and affinity paths when choosing the right armor set for the upcoming hunts, and remember, different battles require different strategies and gear.

10 The Argent Armor Set

The Argent Armor Set has a total of 175 Defense, no Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

This armor set is relatively good, especially considering how early on in the game you can get it. Its Defense level is not among the highest in the game, but it is well above average.

The Argent Armor Set is great against Water and its only weakness is Fire. You can acquire it by killing the Deathstalker in Chapter 2.

9 Sunrise Princess Armor Set

The Sunrise Princess Armor Set has a total of 225 Defense, no Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

Given its unmatched Earth resistance and high defense value, the Sunrise Princess Armor Set is one of the most sought-after sets in the game. You can obtain it by defeating an Onyx Shard or a Venomglider.

You can find the Onyx Shard around the Blossom Trail in Chapter 4 and the Venom Glider around the Blossom Trail in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.

8 The Brighteye Archer Armor Set

The Brighteye Archer Armor Set has a total of 200 Defense, 5 Human Affinity, 10 Kemono Affinity and the following Elemental Resistances:

As the best armor set against Water element Kemono, it will prove extremely valuable against late-game enemies like the Deathstalker. You can earn it by defeating a Ripclaw or a Pearlbeak.

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You can find the Ripclaw near the Fuyufusagi Fort or the Spirit Isle in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, and the Pearlbeak near Blossom Trial Hunt, the Akikure Canyon, or the Fuyufusagi Fort in Chapter 2.

7 The Sable Mara Armor Set

The Sable Mara Armor Set has a total of 225 Defense, 50 Kemono Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

What makes this set stand out is its Affinity towards the Kemono-Path, which makes it great for players who prefer Kemono oriented weapons and perks. Also, it has Fire and Wind elemental resistances and, of course, high Defense stats. You can earn it by defeating the Mighty Fumebeak.

You can find the Mighty Fumebeak in the Spirit Isle in Chapter 4.

6 The Fuma Clan Armor Set

The Fuma Clan Armor Set has a total of 225 Defense, 100 Human Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

Not only is the Fuma Clan Armor Set one of the best Fire defense armor sets in the game, but also provides extraordinary bonuses for players seeking to take advantage of Human-Path abilities. This is one of the best armor sets to use against the end-game Fire Kemono.

You can get this armor set by defeating the Mighty Lavaback, which can be found in the Spirit Isle in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.

5 The Dawn Guard Armor Set

The Dawn Guard Armor Set has a total of 250 Defense, 10 Human and Kemono Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

This well-rounded armor set has a really high Defense value and amazing resistance against Wood, with its downsides being Fire and a lack of strong Affinity bonuses.The odds are in your favor, against most Kemono, if you have this armor set equipped.

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You can obtain it by defeating the Amaterasu, which can be found in Minato in Chapter 4.

4 The Wayward Brigand Armor Set

The Wayward Brigand Armor Set has a total of 250 Defense, 70 Kemono Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

This armor set is very good at defending from both Water and Fire, and it lacks any strong weaknesses. It's especially good for players looking for a Kemono-Path Affinity set that's well-rounded and dynamic.

You can unlock it after defeating the Mighty Cobalt Lavaback in the Spirit Isles and the Mighty Icetusk in Fuyufusagi Fort. Both Kemono can be found in Chapters 3 and 4.

3 The White Fang Armor Set

The White Fang Armor Set has a total of 250 Defense, 75 Human Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

This is the very best Wind armor set in the game, with high Defense stats, great Human Affinity, and only one elemental weakness: Earth. This set is a must-have if you are facing Wind Kemono, but obtaining it is no easy task.

You will earn it after defeating one of the end-game bosses, the Golden Tempest, in Akikure Canyon during Chapter 4.

2 The Garuda Armor Set

The Garuda Armor Set has a total of 250 Defense, 75 Kemono Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

The Garuda Armor Set is the best Fire-themed armor set in the game, with high Kemono Affinity and the amazing bonus of becoming immune to Kemono Roars. With its only weakness being Water, it will help you defeat the strongest Fire themed Kemono in the game.

This armor set will be yours after defeating the Emberplume in Natsukodachi Isle during Chapter 4.

1 The Draconic Armor Set

The Draconic Armor Set has a total of 225 Defense, no Affinity, and the following Elemental Resistances:

This might be one of the hardest armor sets to get your hands on, but it is definitely worth the effort. Wether you are following a Human or Kemono path, this armor set will give you nice perks. It also has no elemental weaknesses and, of course, very high Defense status.

This armor set can only be crafted by the loot of the Celestial Dragon, the game's final boss Kemono.

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